Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 10:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 10:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 10:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, the verse is saying that different cities are all under the control of the same powerful king. It shows how strong the king is because he has taken over many places.

Isaiah 10:9: [Is] not Calno as Carchemish? [is] not Hamath as Arpad? [is] not Samaria as Damascus?

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses indicate that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding, suggesting His plans, including the fate of cities like Calno and Carchemish mentioned in Isaiah 10:9, are beyond human comprehension and reasoning.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies and do good to those who hate you, which contradicts Isaiah 10:9’s implied approval of conquering cities and treating them as subjugated.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse emphasizes that vengeance belongs to God, contradicting the notion in Isaiah 10:9 where the destruction and conquest of cities imply a different take on divine justice.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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